Definitions for forfeitˈfɔr fɪt

This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word forfeit

Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

forfeit, forfeiture(noun)

something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;

forfeit, forfeiture(noun)

a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

"the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time"

forfeit, forfeiture, sacrifice(adj)

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

confiscate, forfeit, forfeited(verb)

surrendered as a penalty

forfeit, give up, throw overboard, waive, forgo, forego(verb)

lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime

"you've forfeited your right to name your successor"; "forfeited property"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

forfeit(Noun)

a penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor

forfeit(Verb)

To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance

He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate.

forfeit(Verb)

To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules

Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game.

Origin: Middle English from ca. 1300, from Old French forfait "crime", originally the past participle of forfaire "transgress", ad Middle Latin foris factum. During the 15th century, the sense shifted from the crime to the penalty for the crime.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

Forfeit(noun)

injury; wrong; mischief

Forfeit(noun)

a thing forfeit or forfeited; what is or may be taken from one in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, offense, neglect of duty, or breach of contract; hence, a fine; a mulct; a penalty; as, he who murders pays the forfeit of his life

Forfeit(noun)

something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine; -- whence the game of forfeits

Forfeit(noun)

lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure

Forfeit(noun)

to lose, or lose the right to, by some error, fault, offense, or crime; to render one's self by misdeed liable to be deprived of; to alienate the right to possess, by some neglect or crime; as, to forfeit an estate by treason; to forfeit reputation by a breach of promise; -- with to before the one acquiring what is forfeited